HRES 815
111th Congress
House
Social Sciences and History
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
U.S. history
World history
Expressing support for recognition of Christopher Columbus and his role in the history of the United States and recognizing the importance of students learning about Christopher Columbus and the heritage and history of the Nation.
Introduced: October 8, 2009
Introduced by:
Thompson, Glenn
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Became law
Oct 8, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oct 8, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Supports the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his role in the discovery and history of the United States.
Recognizes that it is important for young people to learn about Christopher Columbus and the discovery, heritage, and history of the nation.
Encourages all people to take advantage of educational opportunities to learn about Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and U.S. history.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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